What is a conventional half-cell high-efficiency silicon module?

2024-12-28 18:53

The conventional half-cell monocrystalline high-efficiency module refers to a photovoltaic module assembled by cutting a single cell into two pieces and then combining them. This type of module has the following characteristics and advantages:

Power enhancement: Half-cell modules reduce series resistance by cutting the cells into two pieces, improving the fill factor (FF), thereby increasing the output power of the module.

Enhanced power generation capability: Half-cell modules operate at lower temperatures, resulting in stronger power generation, especially during early morning and evening, as well as when dust or snow accumulates on the lower edge of the module, significantly increasing power output and enhancing the economic benefits of the power station.

Reduced shading losses: Half-cell modules can reduce power generation losses caused by shading, improving the power generation efficiency of the module in various environments.

High technological maturity: Half-cell technology is relatively mature, allowing for rapid large-scale production with minimal additional costs.

Basic concepts and classifications of photovoltaic modules

Photovoltaic modules are the core components of solar power generation systems, made up of several high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells connected in series and parallel and tightly sealed. Photovoltaic modules can convert solar energy into electrical energy, which can be stored in batteries, and can also drive loads. Photovoltaic modules can be classified into different sub-markets such as monofacial/bifacial modules, full-cell/half-cell/tile modules, etc., based on structure, packaging, and other factors.

Other types of high-efficiency photovoltaic module technologies

In addition to half-cell technology, there are other high-efficiency photovoltaic module technologies such as:

Bifacial/double glass: Uses double-sided glass and double-sided cells to enhance the power generation efficiency of the module.

Multi-busbar (MBB): Optimizes the busbar design of the cells to reduce resistance losses and increase module power.

Tile: Cuts the cells into smaller strips and then recombines them to further enhance module power.